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Gore Vidal
Writing
October 3, 1925
Died: July 31, 2012(86 years)
West Point, New York, USA
65 Credits
Eugene Luther Gore Vidal (born Eugene Louis Vidal; October 3, 1925 – July 31, 2012) was an American writer and public intellectual known for his epigrammatic wit. His novels and essays interrogated the social and cultural sexual norms he perceived as driving American life. Beyond literature, Vidal was heavily involved in politics. He unsuccessfully sought office twice as a Democratic Party candidate, first in 1960 to the U.S. House of Representatives (for New York), and later in 1982 to the U.S. Senate (for California).
44 Movies
21 TV Shows
Biography
Eugene Luther Gore Vidal (born Eugene Louis Vidal; October 3, 1925 – July 31, 2012) was an American writer and public intellectual known for his epigrammatic wit. His novels and essays interrogated the social and cultural sexual norms he perceived as driving American life. Beyond literature, Vidal was heavily involved in politics. He unsuccessfully sought office twice as a Democratic Party candidate, first in 1960 to the U.S. House of Representatives (for New York), and later in 1982 to the U.S. Senate (for California).
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Personal Details
- Born
- October 3, 1925
- Died
- July 31, 2012 (86 years old)
- Birthplace
- West Point, New York, USA
- Known For
- Writing
- Gender
- Male
Acting Credits
Movies44
TV Shows21
Total Credits65
